Who carries a full size 1911?

I'm curious as to how many of you use one for CCW. I'm considering it. While the higher capacity and more compact "plastic" guns have their appeal because of those features, the 1911 has and always will be my favorite pistol for accuracy and reliability. Now I see RIA has a 14 rd high capacity version that's very affordable, that I'm thinking would be ideal if i can conceal it. Right now a strong side OWB holster is all I can use comfortably. I've cut off the sleeves on an oversized denim jacket to make my own CCW vest of sorts. It works. Now if someone would only come out with a high capacity commander that was as affordable as the RIA full size.

Most 1911 guys consider high caps to be not real 1911s. Personally, I dont really care, but I dont own one either. I like the slim feel of the 1911 grip and I carry an extra mag with me, so, 16 rounds of 45 hollow point is plenty. But, I have actually carried a full sized 1911 several times, but I very much prefer the commander. I dont think a high cap commander would appeal to me either. I would carry whatever works for you.

I carry one year round. In the cooler months it's on my hip, in a Yaqui style belt slide. In the warmer months it's usuall in a Smart Carry holster. http://www.smartcarry.com/ I usually carry two 7rd mags when wearing a belt, or one 10rd mag when wearing the Smart Carry System.

i carry my Springfield M1 everywhere. Combined with geniun ivory grips and a promag 10rd magazine. I us the Galco INWB holster and it sits low enough where it is barely visible unless you are looking for it. Galco makes plenty of deep conceal holsters that are great for full size framed fire arms.

I carried gov't size year round for the last 10 years up until this year, got me a G35 now. It's lighter and longer barrel, more rounds but most importantly it eats hollowpoint ammo flawlessly. I generally use an IWB holster for day to day use.

Started with a SA loaded 1911 but upgraded to the TRP. I still refer to it as my cadillac, she's a beauty to shoot. It was pretty hard to put it in the safe but she comes with me everytime I go shooting.